| Thornton | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Thornton, Leicestershire England |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Leicester and Swannington Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Leicester and Swannington Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 18 July 1832 (1832-07-18) | Opened as Stag and Castle Inn |
| 1841 | Name changed to Thornton |
| 1 January 1842 (1842-01-01) | Closed |
Thornton railway station served the village of Thornton, Leicestershire, England, from 1832 to 1842 on the Leicester and Swannington Railway.
History
The station was opened as Stag and Castle Inn on 18 July 1832 by the Leicester and Swannington Railway. Its name was changed to Thornton in 1841. It closed on 1 January 1842.
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 419. OCLC 931112387.
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 218. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 229. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Lees Line and station closed |
Leicester and Swannington Railway | Bagworth and Ellistown Line and station closed | ||
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